deduction in German
deduction in German is Abzug, Quellensteuerabzug, Werbungskosten — deduction means an amount subtracted from a total, such as from wages or taxable income.
deduction in German
Abzug
That which is deducted; that which is subtracted or removed.
Quellensteuerabzug
(law, finance) A sum withheld from an employee's pay for the purpose of paying tax.
Werbungskosten
A sum that can be removed in tax calculations, usually from the taxable amount; something that is written off.
Ableitung
(logic) A process of reasoning that moves from the general to the specific, in which a conclusion follows necessarily from the premises presented, so that the conclusion cannot be false if the premises are true.
Herleitung
(logic) A process of reasoning that moves from the general to the specific, in which a conclusion follows necessarily from the premises presented, so that the conclusion cannot be false if the premises are true.
Schlussfolgerung
A conclusion; that which is deduced, concluded or figured out
What does "deduction" mean?
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noun An amount subtracted from a total, such as from wages or taxable income.
"His payslip listed several deductions, including tax and pension contributions."
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noun A conclusion reached through logical reasoning, moving from general principles to a specific result; also the reasoning process itself.
"The detective's deduction proved correct — the butler had done it."
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deduction in a sentence
- His payslip listed several deductions, including tax and pension contributions.
- You can claim a deduction for work travel costs on your tax form.
- The detective's deduction proved correct — the butler had done it.
- By careful deduction, she worked out that the missing keys must be in the car.
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What is "deduction" in German?
"deduction" in German is Abzug, Quellensteuerabzug, Werbungskosten. deduction means: An amount subtracted from a total, such as from wages or taxable income.
How do you use "deduction" in a sentence?
Example: "His payslip listed several deductions, including tax and pension contributions." In German, "deduction" is Abzug, Quellensteuerabzug, Werbungskosten.
Are there other ways to say "deduction" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "deduction": Abzug, Quellensteuerabzug, Werbungskosten, Ableitung, Herleitung, Schlussfolgerung.
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